El Jalapeño Café — Restaurant in Amarillo

El Jalapeño Café has been a Southlawn Plaza staple for a long time, holding on as the retail center has faded over the years. Stepping into the cafe feels a bit like a time capsule with old cafe decor going strong. We came for lunch on a Monday at about 11:45am and there were three open tables.

We sat ourselves and were greeted quickly. Service was fast and friendly here. The chips are tostitos-style and the salsa is thin but flavorful. Our entrees were served on 90s style restaurant trays.

I had the three cheese enchiladas plate and added two eggs on top. The sauce is a classic Tex-Mex type. The eggs were cooked perfectly. My partner had the No. 6 - one each of a tostada, taco, enchilada, and tamale. Based on past menu posts it looks like the cafe hasn't raised prices for at least 18 months, if not longer, and much of the menu is under $10.

The cafe seems to be standing still in time but continues to serve up a good breakfast and lunch. They're open 7:30-2 Monday...

Hubby and I went for the 1st time last week . We got enchiladas and my cheese one was decent . The chips and salsa were not good , I feel like they opened a bag of knock off tostitos and a jar of pace . I don't mean to complain so much, but when you walk in the pine Sol smell was way over bearing, I love that it was so clean and the service was great, BUT I couldn't finish my food because the floor cleaner made me lose my appetite. Probably will continue to go to...

let me just say… This morning was my first time trying anything from here and I am so glad I did! Order breakfast burritos to go and they were all so hot, fresh, delicious, and perfectly filled! And for a reasonable price! (In this economy😂) And the hot sauce was good as well! Not very hot but good flavor! Next time I will ask if there is hotter sauce. I will be back to dine in and try...